We're thrilled to post the world's first photos and videos of the F32 3 series (or 4 series) coupe! Despite the heavy camouflage you can see a very sleek and sporty design. As usual for BMW coupes, there are frameless windows and a B-pillar for structural rigidity.

POWERTRAIN / MODELS

The 428i Coupe and Convertible will be powered by the same 2.0L twin turbo inline 4 as the F30, and the 435i will be powered by the inline 6 cylinder turbo N55 engine (at least initially at model introduction). Both engines will be available with either a manual transmission or 8-speed automatic, and both will be available with xDrive.

The US will get the 428i and 435i coupes, in RWD and xDrive versions. The European model lineup can be seen in this previous post showing VIN model lookup results.

The F32 4 Series coupe production begins July 2013 for deliveries starting late summer - early Fall of 2013 and it's currently rumored to be projected for a "just over" 2,000 euro higher price tag than the F30 3 series.

This closeup of the hood and front end reveals extra camouflage panels on top the hood (on each side) which give the false impression of a more bulbous and raised hood, masking the sleeker bonnet underneath.

Comparison of F80 M3 Sedan grilles with F32 4 Series Coupe grilles, showing a possible match between the two.

I've had 2 E46s, one E92 and a 2012 E93 is on it's way. The best looking M3 imo was the E46. The wheels at the corners and a little more compact. The elongation of the M3 is killing it. Looks more and more like a 6 series at every turn.

I was about to say something similar. When I read "Despite the heavy camouflage you can see a very sleek and sporty design" my first thought was...ummmmm no I can't, I can't tell anything from that picture other than there's a coupe of some kind. If you told me that was a Mustang mule I would have believed that too.

Massive overhang at the back and round lights? I guess this must be part of the camo.

I think the 4/3 coupe will be a real looker in the flesh. I see hints of DB7 which is not a bad thing at all.

Most Bimmers grow on me... except the Bangled ones and thank the lord we're done with that BS.

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The 1 series M is the most badass, coolest, sickest BMW to debut since the 1988 M3. The E30 M3 finally has a successor. Please welcome the stupidly fast, wickedly tempered, awkwardly named, possibly perfect little son of a benchmark - Automobile Magazine, August 2011

+1. Ugh. Is it me, or a lot of the series becoming very long? The tires look like lawnmower wheels, too. Not sure I like the design direction. But I suppose I was relatively spared with my 1M . I'm probably still just stuck on classic E30 looks.